🗼🌟 First Time in Tokyo? Don't Miss These Eight Spots!

If you're visiting Japan and can only go to one place, it has to be Tokyo. This international mega-city has endless charm. If it's your first trip to Tokyo, here are the eight locations you absolutely cannot miss. ⭐️📍 Tokyo Tower As one of Tokyo's iconic structures, Tokyo Tower is the brightest spot in the entire city. There are many locations to photograph Tokyo Tower, but the best spot is from the observation deck at Roppongi Hills. ⭐️📍 Senso-ji Temple As the oldest temple in Tokyo, Senso-ji has always been the most popular attraction, where you can pray, draw omikuji (fortunes), and purchase a variety of inexpensive and exquisite traditional souvenirs. ⭐️📍 Akihabara This is the hub of Japanese anime culture. In Akihabara, you can find everything related to anime. Besides anime, it's also Tokyo's most famous electronics district, where you can find all kinds of duty-free electronic goods. ⭐️📍 Shibuya This is the fashion center of Tokyo and the "busiest" place in the entire city. Here, you can experience the ultimate prosperity and boundless vitality of Tokyo. ⭐️📍 Shinjuku Gyoen Anime fans must not miss this spot (it was featured in Makoto Shinkai's "The Garden of Words"). As one of Tokyo's ancient parks, Shinjuku Gyoen is spacious and has distinctly beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons. The park, located in the bustling city, feels like an instant time warp. ⭐️📍 Toyosu Market (Futuristic Market) In Tokyo, how can you miss the freshest sushi? The freshest sushi in all of Tokyo can be found at Toyosu Market. After the original Tsukiji Market moved to Toyosu, it became less crowded, and the famous sushi restaurants have shorter waiting lines. ⭐️📍 Kamakura Easy to reach from Shinjuku, take the century-old Enoshima Electric Railway to wander through this historic ancient capital, as if entering another world filled with pastoral freshness and simple, rustic charm. It's also a common filming location for Japanese comics, dramas, and films, such as "Slam Dunk" and "Our Little Sister." ⭐️📍 Mount Fuji Mount Fuji is a symbol of Japan. Lake Yamanaka, just two hours from Shinjuku, is an ideal spot to avoid the crowds and appreciate Mount Fuji. It's part of the Fuji Five Lakes, and here you can watch swans and soak in hot springs. #TokyoFreeTravel #MustVisitInJapan #TokyoTourism